HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-01_Sustainable Lignin-Coated Fertilizers for Forestry and Soil Remediation
ABOUT US
Since early 2000s Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” has been working on various technologies to replace fossil-based chemicals with bio-based or waste-based alternatives. The feedstocks that we are working on include plant oils, wood oil, starch, bio-based alcohols, lignin, cellulose, and organic acids. Our offer can be divided into the following segments: fuels, specialty chemicals, polymers, solvents, cosmetic additives and waxes.
Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” offers the cooperation in the following areas:
- Development of lignin-based coatings for multi-component fertilizers
- Assessment of Fertilizer Performance
- Process upscaling (from lab to pilot scale)
- Analytical services and online process control
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)
- Biodegradation test.
OUR IDEA
Lignin-Derived Coatings for Multi-Component Fertilizers
We develop lignin-based encapsulation methods for multi-component fertilizers, combining mineral nutrients (N, P, K) with organic materials. These bidegradable coatings are designed to optimize nutrient release kinetics, reducing nutrient losses and improving soil quality. By enabling slow-release formulations, they minimize environmental impacts and support carbon sequestration by enhancing soil organic matter.
Our work includes biodegradability tests, conducted in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, to ensure that the coatings degrade into environmentally bening substances. These tests confirm their sustainability by reducing plastic residues and supporting circular economy principles.
We also evaluate fertilizer performance through controlled pot tests, measuring nutrient efficiency, plant growth, and yield under realistic conditions. By integrating slow-release technologies and biodegradable materials, we air to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce eutrophication, and enhance soil health for long-term environmental benefits.
